Emaar South

Emaar's prestigious golf-focused community within Dubai South, offering premium apartments, townhouses, and villas wrapped around an 18-hole championship course near Al Maktoum Airport.

AED 1.26m Median starting price
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Emaar South

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Description

Emaar South is an elite, master-planned residential community by Emaar Properties, strategically nestled within the vast Dubai South masterplan. Positioned near the rapidly expanding Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai—between Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)—it is beautifully constructed around a world-class 18-hole championship golf course. It offers highly desirable freehold apartments, townhouses, and luxury villas across prime clusters including Golf Links, Fairway Villas, Urbana, and Greenway. Its immediate proximity to the monumental airport expansion firmly positions it as a high-growth investment corridor.

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About Emaar South

Emaar South is a freehold community by Emaar Properties in Dubai South, comprising apartments, townhouses, and villas across more than 10 neighbourhoods and around 22,000 homes. Many clusters are already completed and occupied, while new phases continue to be launched.

Designed around a golf course by European Golf Design, it prioritises low-density living with parks and landscaped areas across the master plan, resulting in a calm environment surrounded by green space.

Location & Connectivity

Destination Time
Al Maktoum Airport ~7 min
Expo City Dubai ~15 min
Dubai Marina ~25 min
Downtown Dubai ~40 min

Emaar South sits inside Dubai South, in the southern part of Dubai, near Al Maktoum International Airport – set to become one of the world’s largest airports once complete. It connects to the rest of Dubai via Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

Amenities & Lifestyle

  • 18-hole golf course and clubhouse
  • Landscaped parks, walking and cycling trails
  • Swimming pools and gyms
  • Children’s play areas
  • Sports courts
  • Supermarket and cafés at Emaar South Village

At the centre of the community is an 18-hole golf course designed by European Golf Design, the official golf course design company of the PGA European Tour Group and Ryder Cup Europe. The course is laid out in two loops of nine holes.

The wider development includes landscaped parks and family-friendly spaces across residential neighbourhoods. Residents have access to leisure facilities within their homes and surrounding areas, while healthcare and education options are available nearby in Dubai South.

For everyday shopping, Emaar South Village serves as the main retail point, with a supermarket and a small selection of cafés. Additional retail and lifestyle facilities are planned as the development continues.

Ownership and Market Context

Emaar South is developed by Emaar Properties, the team behind landmark projects such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Hills Estate. Since 2002, Emaar has delivered more than 117,000 residential units and continues to operate across international markets including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

Located within Dubai South, the area sits in a long-term growth corridor shaped by the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport into one of the world’s largest aviation hubs. The first phase is expected to handle 150 million passengers annually, with future capacity planned to reach 260 million. The wider district is also seeing new residential and golf-led communities, including Discovery Dunes designed by Tom Fazio.

Infrastructure

  • Emaar South is heavily car-dependent, positioned strategically next to DWC Airport and Emirates Road.

    • Emirates Road (E611) (3 min drive) — direct highway access for travel toward Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

    • Expo Road (E77) (5 min drive) — arterial road connecting the district to Jebel Ali

    • Expo City Metro Station (15 min drive) — nearest operational Route 2020 Red Line station

    • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 5 min

    • Expo City: 15 min

    • Dubai Marina: 30 min

    • Burj Khalifa: 40 min

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 45 min

  • The community features a newly opened British school, with additional options located in nearby Dubai Investment Park.

    • GEMS Founders School Dubai South (3 min drive) — British curriculum school opened in 2024

    • Greenfield International School (15 min drive) — IB World School offering PYP to DP in DIP

    • Dove Green Private School (15 min drive) — British curriculum primary and secondary in DIP

    • British Orchard Nursery DIP (15 min drive) — nearest established early learning center

  • Residents utilize the airport medical facilities and the tertiary hospitals in Dubai Investment Park.

    • Saudi German Clinic Dubai South (5 min drive) — outpatient clinic covering GP and pediatrics

    • Al Maktoum Airport Medical Centre (5 min drive) — occupational and basic emergency care

    • NMC Royal Hospital DIP (18 min drive) — full multi-specialty hospital with 24-hour emergency

  • Purpose-built community mosques serve the villa and townhouse clusters across the development.

    • Emaar South Community Mosque (3 min walk) — central Friday prayer venue for the master plan

    • Dubai South Grand Mosque (8 min drive) — regional congregational mosque

  • Retail is currently focused on convenience centers, with major malls requiring a 25-minute drive.

    • South Village Retail Centre (5 min drive) — community retail plaza anchored by Geant Express

    • Zoom Supermarket (5 min drive) — daily-needs convenience grocery format

    • Ibn Battuta Mall (25 min drive) — themed regional mall with Carrefour and cinema

    • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 5 min

    • Expo City: 15 min

    • Dubai Marina: 30 min

    • Burj Khalifa: 40 min

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 45 min

  • The master plan is built around its 18-hole championship golf course and numerous community parks.

    • Emaar South Golf Course (3 min walk) — 18-hole championship layout winding through the villas

    • Community Parks & Pools (2 min walk) — dozens of localized parks and shared swimming pools

    • Expo City Public Realm (15 min drive) — open-air parkland and interactive legacy plazas

  • Leisure centers around golf clubhouse dining and the cultural exhibition pavilions at Expo City.

    • Emaar South Golf Clubhouse (3 min drive) — central recreational landmark of the community

    • Expo City Dubai (15 min drive) — legacy site featuring Al Wasl Plaza and interactive pavilions

    • Golf Clubhouse Restaurant (3 min drive) — casual dining overlooking the 18-hole course

Developers in Emaar South

Gov-Owned Luxury Waterfront
Emaar
Dubai, UAE

Emaar is Dubai's largest listed master developer, responsible for landmark communities including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour. Founded in 1997 and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, it has delivered well over 100,000 homes across the emirate and international markets.

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FAQ

  • Where is Emaar South located?

    Emaar South is located in Dubai South, in the southern part of Dubai, close to Al Maktoum International Airport and around 40 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai.

  • Who is the developer of Emaar South?

    Emaar South is developed by Emaar Properties , the same developer behind Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Hills Estate.

  • Is Emaar South a freehold area?

    Yes. Emaar South is a freehold area open to buyers of all nationalities, allowing full property ownership.

  • What is the construction status of Emaar South?

    Emaar South is being delivered in phases. A number of clusters are already finished and lived in, while others are still being built, with handovers continuing into 2030 .

  • What types of properties are available in Emaar South?

    The community offers apartments, townhouses, and villas, spread across more than ten residential clusters, each developed as its own project within the wider master plan.

  • What are the starting prices in Emaar South?

    Prices vary by property type and project: Apartments — from around AED 1 million for a 1-bedroom unit Townhouses — from around AED 1.2 million , with some larger developments from AED 3.5 million Villas — from around AED 3 million for a 3-bedroom layout

  • What golf course is located in Emaar South?

    An 18-hole golf course designed by European Golf Design , the official golf course design company of the PGA European Tour Group and Ryder Cup Europe. The course is laid out in two loops of nine holes.

  • Are there schools and hospitals in or near Emaar South?

    Not yet. The master plan includes space for future schools and healthcare facilities. At present, the nearest options are located in other parts of Dubai South, a short drive away.

  • Does Emaar South have public transport access?

    Not directly yet. The nearest metro station is Expo 2020 , reachable via the RTA bus F55. A metro extension toward Al Maktoum International Airport is planned, which is expected to improve access to the area.

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